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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.76, 462.60 and 265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.76, 462.60 and 265.80 is: 366.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.76 : 462.60 = 265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.76/462.60 = 265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.76x = 462.60 × 265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.76x = 122,959.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,959.08/335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.21

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